WASHINGTON - Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday renewed his criticism of President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, vowing to unseat lawmakers who backed it after campaigning on limiting government spending. After weeks of relative silence following a feud with Trump over the legislation, Musk rejoined the debate on...
Fresno Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for $4.2 Million Tech Startup Fraud
A Fresno man was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.2 million fraud scheme through his technology startup, authorities announced. Royce Newcomb, 62, was sentenced to five years and 10 months behind bars after being convicted on wire fraud and money laundering charges stemming...
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Murders of Four Idaho Students, ABC News Reports
WASHINGTON - Bryan Kohberger, who was accused of the 2022 killings of four Idaho college students, has agreed to plea guilty to all counts, a move that would spare him from the death penalty, ABC News reported on Monday, citing a letter sent to victims' family members. Kohberger, who previously...
Wildfire Near Lake Madera Country Estates Burns 12 Acres, Now 100% Contained
Update on June 30, 2025, at 3:40 p.m. CalFire has reported that they have stopped all forward progress and the fire is now 100% contained. They said that crews will remain on the scene for around two hours for patrol and mop up. Original Story A wildfire known as the...
Fresno County CHP Arrest Two in Interstate 5 Drug, Gun, and Counterfeit Money Bust
On Sunday at about 4 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer stopped a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu on northbound Interstate 5 south of Jeffrey Avenue for a mechanical violation. During the stop, the officer observed behavior and circumstances that raised suspicion of criminal activity, the CHP Coalinga unit said. The driver...
California Seizes Over 600,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks. Newsom Calls for Safe Celebrations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely, warning that illegal fireworks will not be tolerated after more than 600,000 pounds of illegal explosives have been seized so far this year. “We all must do our part to keep Fourth of July fun and...
Where Trade Talks Stand With Major US Partners Ahead of Tariffs-Hike Deadline
Negotiators from more than a dozen major U.S. trading partners are rushing to reach agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration by a July 9 deadline to avoid import tariffs jumping to higher levels, and Trump and his team kept up the pressure on Monday. With only a limited deal...
Labor Icon Huerta Breaks Ground on Fresno Park Bearing Her Name
The temperature Monday morning at the groundbreaking for Dolores Huerta Park — high 80s — nearly matched the age of its namesake. But a little sunshine has never stopped the civil rights and labor leader. "I know it's really hot out there, but we know that today there are farmworkers...
DOJ Announces Arrest, Indictments in North Korean IT Worker Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI on Monday announced an arrest and indictments targeting North Korea’s so-called “IT worker” program, where North Koreans obtain remote IT-related positions at more than 100 U.S. companies, and use that access to steal money and information from a host of companies around the...
Fresno Man Arrested in Clovis for Sex-Related Crimes Against Minor
A personal trainer was arrested last week in Clovis on charges of sending harmful material to a minor and molesting a teenager, police said. Rick Bracamontes Jr., 50, of Fresno, was taken into custody Thursday by Clovis Police. He faces two felony charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages and requests...